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Northern Star stock jumps with gold at record highs — what ASX:NST investors watch next

Northern Star stock jumps with gold at record highs — what ASX:NST investors watch next

Northern Star Resources shares closed up 2.9% at A$25.43 on Monday, boosted by record-high gold prices. The company recently cut its FY26 gold sales forecast and warned of rising costs after operational setbacks at several sites. Analysts maintain a “Buy” rating with a 12-month price target near A$28.39. Gold’s rally followed news of a criminal probe involving U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell and a weaker U.S. dollar.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 12.01.2026

Sensex fell 90.05 points to 83,788.12 and Nifty50 slipped 37.50 to 25,752.75 after early IT-led gains faded, as Trump signaled 25% tariffs and US-India trade talks were set for Jan 13. Saudi markets led a Middle East rally, with Egypt hitting record highs and Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C. flagged for strong earnings. Capital One closed at $233.20, with a model-implied value of $301.23 per share.
Modine (MOD) stock heads into Monday in the crosshairs as Nvidia’s “no-chiller” claim lingers

Modine (MOD) stock heads into Monday in the crosshairs as Nvidia’s “no-chiller” claim lingers

Modine Manufacturing shares closed at $125.14 Friday, up 4.3% after rebounding from an intraday low of $111.18. The move follows debate over AI chip cooling needs after Nvidia’s CEO claimed “no water chillers are necessary for data centres.” Modine raised its 2026 sales growth forecast to 15%-20% and expects adjusted EBITDA of $440–$470 million. Six brokerages rate the stock a “Moderate Buy” with a $182 price target.
12 January 2026
CVR Energy stock in focus: oil risk, refiner peers and the data that could move CVI this week

CVR Energy stock in focus: oil risk, refiner peers and the data that could move CVI this week

CVR Energy shares fell 2.8% to $22.97 Friday, while Valero dropped 3.2% and Marathon Petroleum slipped 0.5%. Brent crude opened Monday at $63.29 a barrel, with WTI at $59.06, as traders watched Iran and Venezuela supply risks. U.S. fuel inventory data due midweek could shift refinery margins. The EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook releases Tuesday.
Hudson Pacific Properties stock: what to watch after BMO downgrade bruises HPP shares

Hudson Pacific Properties stock: what to watch after BMO downgrade bruises HPP shares

Hudson Pacific Properties shares fell 3.5% to $9.72 Friday after BMO downgraded the stock and cut its price target, citing uncertainty over studio operations and a looming CMBS maturity. Trading volume reached about 2.6 million shares. Investors await leasing and refinancing updates ahead of February earnings. CEO Victor Coleman received new equity awards following a recent reverse stock split.
12 January 2026
Fortune Brands Innovations stock jumps on mortgage-bond plan as CPI test nears

Fortune Brands Innovations stock jumps on mortgage-bond plan as CPI test nears

Fortune Brands Innovations closed up 5.7% at $58.14 Friday as investors bought housing-related stocks. President Trump ordered the FHFA to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds, with an initial $3 billion already underway. Analysts say the move may lower mortgage rates slightly but warn affordability remains strained. U.S. stock futures slipped late Sunday after Fed Chair Powell said the administration threatened him with indictment.
12 January 2026
Builders FirstSource stock jumps 12% as Trump’s mortgage-bond push rewires the housing trade

Builders FirstSource stock jumps 12% as Trump’s mortgage-bond push rewires the housing trade

Builders FirstSource closed up 12% at $124.66 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases to push down rates. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell below 6% for the first time in nearly three years, according to Redfin. Housing starts data were mixed, and investors are watching Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report for the next signal on rates.
CompoSecure stock (CMPO) rallies into Monday as Husky deal nears — what to watch next

CompoSecure stock (CMPO) rallies into Monday as Husky deal nears — what to watch next

CompoSecure shares rose 3.6% to $22.17 Friday, extending a two-day rally ahead of its planned business combination with Husky Technologies. Shareholders approved the share issuance for the deal, which is expected to close in January pending regulatory sign-off. Fitch rated the company’s planned debt “BB+,” while Moody’s assigned a “B1” rating. The combined company is valued at about $7.4 billion.
12 January 2026
Century Communities stock jumps 11% on mortgage-rate bet — what to watch before Monday

Century Communities stock jumps 11% on mortgage-rate bet — what to watch before Monday

Century Communities shares jumped 10.7% to $68.33 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases, sparking a rally in homebuilder stocks. Trading volume reached about 707,000 shares. Investors now await Treasury auctions and Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data for further direction. The company reports earnings later in January.
12 January 2026
Trex (TREX) stock jumps 8% on Trump housing move — what to watch next week

Trex (TREX) stock jumps 8% on Trump housing move — what to watch next week

Trex shares jumped 8.2% to $41.65 Friday after President Trump announced a $200 billion purchase of mortgage-backed securities to lower rates. Housing stocks surged, with Lennar up 8.9% and D.R. Horton rising 7.8%. Wolfe Research and UBS recently upgraded Trex, but investors remain wary about whether policy changes will boost housing demand. The December CPI report is due Tuesday.
Hawaiian Electric stock jumps 8% into the weekend — here’s what matters before HE trades again

Hawaiian Electric stock jumps 8% into the weekend — here’s what matters before HE trades again

Hawaiian Electric Industries shares surged 8.1% Friday, closing at $14.77 after trading between $13.64 and $15.05 on heavy volume. The move followed a weaker U.S. jobs report and falling Treasury yields, which lifted utilities broadly. The Hawaii Supreme Court will hear a key case involving the company and insurers on Jan. 27. Hawaiian Electric recently agreed to a $47.75 million shareholder settlement over wildfire-related claims.
12 January 2026
Oklo stock: Meta nuclear deal lifts OKLO — what to watch before Monday’s open

Oklo stock: Meta nuclear deal lifts OKLO — what to watch before Monday’s open

Oklo shares jumped 7.9% Friday after announcing a deal with Meta to supply nuclear power to its Ohio project, with Meta able to prepay for electricity and fund early work. The stock briefly surged 18% before closing at $105.31. Insider filings showed CEO Jacob DeWitte and COO Caroline Cochran sold shares under pre-arranged plans as the price climbed. Financial terms of Meta’s prepayment were not disclosed.

Stock Market Today

  • Jim Cramer Highlights Market Resilience Amid Challenging Earnings Week, Warns of Uneven Week Ahead
    May 1, 2026, 8:11 PM EDT. Jim Cramer noted the market powered through a tough earnings week, driven by strong performance in AI and data center stocks. Despite gains, he cautioned investors against complacency, warning next week could be uneven as earnings and the jobs report test market stability. Key reports include Berkshire Hathaway's first meeting under CEO Greg Abel and Palantir's post-close release. Semiconductor and tech names like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Arm Holdings are expected to show strength, while consumer players Disney, CVS, and McDonald's remain in focus. The week's highlight is Friday's jobs report, with potential to shift expectations on Federal Reserve rate policy. Cramer advised against rotating out of tech winners amidst ongoing uncertainties.

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US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

US Stock Market Today After Hours: Nasdaq Tops 25,000 As S&P 500 Hits Record High

2 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.68% and S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06% in early after-hours trading Friday, while Dow futures slipped 0.48%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, driven by first-quarter S&P 500 profit growth of 27.8%, according to LSEG. Oil prices, inflation signals, and upcoming jobs data remain in focus. GameStop shares rose 4% after reports it was preparing an offer for eBay.
McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

2 May 2026
McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

Strategy Inc’s 11.5% STRC Payout Sets Up Bitcoin Dividend Vote

2 May 2026
Strategy Inc kept STRC’s May dividend rate at 11.5% and set a $0.958333333 per-share payout, according to a new filing. Shareholders are voting on whether to move STRC dividends from monthly to twice monthly, with results due at the June 8 annual meeting. The company recently used $255 million from a stock sale to buy 3,273 bitcoin.
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